Lagos, Nigeria – April 1, 2025:Cascador, Nigeria’s leading program for developing transformational entrepreneurs, proudly announces the opening of applications for its 2025 cohort. Now in its seventh year, Cascador has established itself as a catalyst for business growth and impact across Nigeria, empowering mid-stage entrepreneurs to scale their ventures while creating meaningful social change.

This year’s program represents Cascador’s most comprehensive and ambitious initiative to date—featuring expanded curriculum, enhanced funding opportunities, strengthened post-program support, and an intensified focus on driving measurable social impact across Nigeria.

“We’re building a powerful force for positive change in Africa’s economic future,” states Dave DeLucia, Cascador Founder. “Our entrepreneurs aren’t just building companies—they’re creating solutions that address critical challenges across Nigeria.”

The 2025 program will provide participants with:

A comprehensive three-month development experience

A $5,000 USD professional development stipend

Access to a powerful network of alumni who have collectively raised over $55M USD

Expert mentorship from successful Nigerian and American entrepreneurs

Eligibility to apply for capital from the annual $2M Cascador Catalytic Fund